Medical Technologist – Microbiology (Part Time, Days)

Nicklaus Children's; Homestead (FL); On-site; USD 34,440,000 - 52,349,000; Part time

Job summary

Nicklaus Children’s Hospital – Main Campus in Florida is seeking a part-time Medical Technologist in Microbiology for day shifts. The role involves performing clinical laboratory tests, maintaining QC on instruments, and ensuring timely reporting of results in a regulated hospital environment.

The candidate should hold a Florida license with eligibility for continued education; national certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher preferred.
• Florida license required.
• National Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs laboratory tests for clinical diagnosis adhering to CAP, FDA, and hospital guidelines.
• Maintains instrument quality control and performs scheduled preventive maintenance.
• Participates in proficiency testing and reports results promptly to staff and patient care teams.
• Contributes to teaching and ongoing lab procedures, and supports lean process initiatives.

Skills

English communication

Problem solving

HIPAA compliance

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Florida licensure

National Certification

Job description

Medical Technologist – Microbiology (Part Time, Days)-302050

Description

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| Job Summary |
| Performs laboratory tests for clinical diagnosis while adhering to guidelines of licensing and regulatory agencies. Works under the supervision of the Section Chief, the direction of the Chief of Pathology and Clinical Laboratories and the Director of Operations. |
| Job Specific Duties |
| Complies with hospital and laboratory safety regulations. Maintains temperatures and performs quality control on instrumentation and reagents used daily. Performs scheduled preventive maintenance and calibrations on instruments and equipment. Maintains cleanliness of instruments, equipment, and area. Performs internal and external proficiency testing; evaluates and responds to proficiency testing survey results promptly. Participates in teaching laboratory procedures and policies to students and staff rotations. Performs and reports laboratory tests accurately in required turnaround time. Performs quality control/quality improvement processes and maintains required records. Recognizes and reports critical values within specified timeframes to appropriate patient care personnel. Conducts parallel studies, evaluates new instrumentation, and implements new test procedures per CAP standards. Participates in department lean processes overseen by director. Demonstrates and ensures proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) indication and use. Reviews instrumentation, processes, re-agents, and storage to ensure compliance on a daily basis. * Complies with accrediting agencies (FDA, CAP, DNV, AHCA, CMS , AABB) standards and regulations. |

Qualifications

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| Minimum Job Requirements |
| Florida State License is required. Also meets Florida State requirements for licensure and for continuing education for license renewal. |
| Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
| Provides coverage on assigned rotating weekends as part of lab team. Bachelor of Arts or Science Degree preferred. National Certification is preferred. Ability to communicate in English promptly, clearly, and courteously, both verbally and in writing Ability to interpret and analyze information to perform laboratory procedures. Ability to use computer to enter and access patient data. Able to accurately relay patient test results to appropriate person. Knowledge of and ability to perform laboratory techniques and use laboratory instruments. Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information and adheres to HIPAA guidelines. Able to work cooperatively and constructively with physicians, patients, families and co-workers. Ability to problem solve to adapt standard clinical procedures to the individual client’s need. Ability to interpret, adapt and react calmly under stressful conditions. |

Job

Laboratory

Primary Location: Florida-Miami-Nicklaus Children’s Hospital – Main Hospital Campus

Department: LABORATORY-MAIN LAB-2100-702000

Shift: Days

Job Status: Part Time with Benefits